Shunkoin Temple Today is a blog page of Shunkoin Temple. This page provides you Zen mindfulness schedule and the information about the temple guesthouse, Buddhist style wedding service,tea ceremony class,and Japanese style hospitality class (for corporations and business schools). All services are provided in English and Japanese. We promote the marriage equality in Japan. For detailed information visit http://www.shunkoin.com

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

April 15th: No Class and Tour

We have no Zen meditation class and tour on April 15th due to the annual ceremonies at Myoshinji Temple. I am very sorry for this inconvenience.

If you are interested in observing the ceremonies at Myoshinji Temple, the first ceremony is held at the Hatto (the main sermon hall) at 9:00 and the second ceremony is held at the Butsuden (the Buddha hall) around 10:50 on April 15th. Traditionally, April 15th is the first sermon day by the grand head priest of the Myoshinji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism in the spring term.

We will have our Zen meditation classes and tours at 9:00 and 10:40 on April 16th.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Also, I highly recommend you to make reservations for the classes and tours by phone.

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Shunkoin Temple Lodging

Our guest house facility has eight private rooms with own shower rooms and toilets and one common kitchen and living room. The each guest room can accommodate 2 - 3 guests and has a traditional tatami floor and a wall-bult-in AC/heater. For our staying-guests, free WiFi, rental bicycles, and complimentary Japanese green tea and coffee are available.

Zen Meditation Class

Our meditation class focuses on leaning how to adapt Zen philosophy and meditation (mindfulness) into your life style. We talk about the traditional Zen pholosophy and the influence of meditation (mindfulness) with neuroscience and psychology.

Buddhist Style Wedding Service

Buddhist style wedding services are availale in English and Japanese at Shunkoin Temple. We welcome all couple regardless of their faith and sexual orientation.

Japanese Style Hospitality (Omotenashi)Class for Corporations and Business School

Our Japanese style hospitality classes are design for corporations and business schools to learn about the Japanese style hospitality (omotenashi) by learnig Japanese tea ceremony. You can learn how to use the tea ceremony's main teaching "Ichigo Ichoe ( you have only one chance to create personal connection with your guests in your life) and no-subjectivity in your business..